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Visa Pathways to Mauritius

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Business Visa
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Business Visa

Allows foreign nationals to enter Mauritius to establish or conduct business or investment activities, limited to 120 days per year with individual trips not exceeding 90 days and no local remuneration permitted.

ValidityVaries (Maximum 90 days per individual visit)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Dependent Residence Permit
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Dependent Residence Permit

ValidityMatches principal
Processing10 days
Cost400 USD
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FAM-OP — Family Occupation Permit
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FAM-OP — Family Occupation Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit allowing a family unit including spouse, dependent children, parents, and household staff to reside in Mauritius for up to 10 years under the Immigration Act 2022.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 10-year periods upon meeting business criteria)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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OP-PROF — Occupation Permit – Professional
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OP-PROF — Occupation Permit – Professional

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined work and residence permit for foreign professionals employed by a Mauritian company, issued for up to three years or the duration of the employment contract, renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 10-year periods upon meeting business criteria)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Occupation Permit - Innovator
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Occupation Permit - Innovator

Validity10 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost1000 USD
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Occupation Permit – Investor
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Occupation Permit – Investor

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined work and residence permit for foreign investors operating a business in Mauritius, issued for up to 10 years with a required minimum annual turnover of MUR 15 million or aggregate MUR 45 million over three years.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 10-year periods upon meeting business criteria)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Occupation Permit – Self-Employed
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Occupation Permit – Self-Employed

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined work and residence permit for foreign nationals operating a one-person business in Mauritius, issued for up to 10 years with a minimum business income of MUR 750,000 from year one.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 10-year periods upon meeting business criteria)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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PRP — Permanent Residence Permit (20-Year)
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PRP — Permanent Residence Permit (20-Year)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-term 20-year residence permit available to holders of Occupation or Residence Permits after meeting sustained financial thresholds over three to five years, covering the applicant and dependents including spouse, children under 24, and parents.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 20-year periods)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Premium Visa
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Premium Visa

Free 1-year renewable long-stay visa for remote workers, retirees, and long-stay tourists with income from outside Mauritius (USD 1,500/mo).

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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RP-RETIRED — Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit
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RP-RETIRED — Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for non-citizens aged 50 and above wishing to retire in Mauritius, issued for up to 10 years with a requirement to transfer at least USD 2,000 monthly to a local bank account and spend 180 days per year in country.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 20-year periods)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Residence Permit as Spouse of Mauritian Citizen
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Residence Permit as Spouse of Mauritian Citizen

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit granting non-citizens civilly married to a Mauritian citizen the status of resident, issued free of cost with both spouses required to appear in person.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 20-year periods)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Residence Permit by Property Investment
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Residence Permit by Property Investment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit obtained by investing at least USD 375,000 in an approved real estate project under the PDS, Smart City, or other qualifying schemes, with family members includable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 20-year periods)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Residence Permit for Employment
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Residence Permit for Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Traditional residence permit for foreign nationals with an approved work permit from the Ministry of Labour, requiring employer sponsorship and a non-refundable annual fee of MUR 500 per worker.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 20-year periods)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Residence Permit for Internship
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Residence Permit for Internship

Residence permit for foreign nationals undertaking practical training, industrial placement, or internship at a sponsoring institution or enterprise in Mauritius.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 20-year periods)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Seaman Transit (Crew Member)
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Seaman Transit (Crew Member)

Merchant seamen travelling on duty or in transit to join a vessel or as part of a vessel's crew.

ValidityDuration required to join or depart the vessel
Processing3-5 days
CostFree
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Short-term Occupation Permit
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Short-term Occupation Permit

Validity9 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Social Visa
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Social Visa

Visa for non-citizens sponsored by socio-cultural organizations to carry out social and religious activities in Mauritius, with a maximum duration of 45 days.

Validity45 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Student Visa
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Student Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Visa for non-citizens enrolled in recognized tertiary, TVET, undergraduate, postgraduate, postdoctoral, or exchange programs at accredited Mauritian educational institutions.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Tourist Visa
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Tourist Visa

Short-term visa for visitors to Mauritius for vacation purposes, with a maximum stay of six months per calendar year granted on a case-by-case basis.

Validity90 days
Processing1 week
CostFree
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Granted to passengers travelling through Mauritius to a third country within a period of 24 hours.

ValidityVaries (From arrival until first available connecting flight)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Wedding Visa
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Wedding Visa

Visa for foreign nationals intending to enter Mauritius for the purpose of civil marriage to a Mauritian citizen, requiring financial means of USD 50 per day and sponsorship by the Mauritian partner.

ValidityVaries
Processing4-6 months
CostFree
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Work Permit
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Work Permit

Work permit for foreign nationals in semi-skilled and unskilled employment positions. Issued by Ministry of Labour for blue-collar jobs. Valid up to 4 years, employer-sponsored.

Validity1-4 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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YPOP — Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)
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YPOP — Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)

Occupation permit for foreign graduates who completed at least an undergraduate degree at a recognized Mauritian institution, valid for up to three years in qualifying fields such as AI, fintech, biotechnology, and IT.

ValidityVaries (Renewable for additional 10-year periods upon meeting business criteria)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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